Odd quote earlier in the week by Shancelot’s trainer that he would never run as well again as his last race. And he didn't- must have known something. Mind Control said to be in lifetime form and proved it today.

Seattle Slew in the 1978 Jockey Club Gold Cup. He sprinted for the full mile and a half, battled a fresh Exceller all through the stretch and only lost by a nose. A stride after the wire, he was in front again. Bill Shoemaker, who rode Exceller, said after the race, “When I hit the stretch I though...

Kind of worried about Preservationist- never changed leads and looked exhausted and stiff towards end of race, kind of weaving a bit. Hope just exhaustion and not a flare up of his past foot and ankle problems.

I would be very surprised if Tacitus is not 3yo champ. That was a disastrous trip and he had no right to run as well as he did. Check that..... I believe the 3YO Champ is prepping on the West Coast as recently as this morning in order to run the table the rest of the way! Del Mar.. 7/27/2019 Dirt 4...

Dennis’s Moment super impressive at Ellis Park today winning by over 19 lengths only 3/5 off track record for 7 fur in his second start. In first start at Churchill this son of Tiznow clipped heels, lost rider, still continued running and “won” race. One to watch for sure. Trained by Dale Romans, ma...

Wonder if any horse would try to do both races with 1 ship to the Middle East and a month between races? Or maybe that is the new older horse Triple Crown ( Pegasus, Saudi Cup, Dubai) ? I am all for anything that stops horses from retiring at 3 with “ nothing more to prove.”